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Author: Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
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Rising lacrosse star from PIB tries out for Team Canada: ‘I feel so much power whenever I play’
Meadow Arcand-Squakin shares her journey from local leagues to the national tryout, and how the sport lifts her spirit
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New Indigenous art space opens its doors in snpintktn with first exhibition
Art organization Ullus Collective launches sənullustən as a dedicated space for sqilxw creatives across disciplines
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SD67 career fair connects Indigenous students with professional mentors
The industry representatives at the event included water technicians, Youth and family workers, teachers, artists and more
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New treatment facility at PIB weaves culture and community with healing
‘Seeing the progress in people is beautiful,’ says the manager of the Snx̌astwilxtn Centre Recovery House
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syilx women share knowledge about protecting kɬúsx̌nítkʷ for future generations: ‘It’s about them’
ONA is gathering input as it develops an Okanagan Lake Water Responsibility Plan for ‘our culture, our way of life, and our ancestral connections’
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Jeannette Armstrong, trailblazer in literature and language, appointed to Order of Canada
The author and scholar from PIB sat down with her granddaughter to reflect on the award and what motivates her
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After receiving honorary degree, suiki?st reflects on decades of community service
Pauline Terbasket of LSIB recently received a Doctor of Laws from UBCO for her trailblazing work in law and policy
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Sending prayers for a safe return, five-day ceremony calls salmon home to syilx waters
ONA’s Salmon Calling Ceremony crosses borders to let the fish know ‘we’re still here, the land needs them, we haven’t given up,’ says Elder caylx
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PIB reveals new qʷc̓iʔs to community with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Community members gathered outside of Outma Sqilx’W Cultural School Thursday to celebrate the new winter home
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syilx artist rediscovers the joy of drawing after stopping for 40 years
Hector Alec, a syilx artist and member of the Penticton Indian Band, is an emerging free-hand artist who combines traditional and modern elements.